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Uma Niwas Co-Operative Housing Society Ltd. v. The Collector of Stamps
The Bombay High Court held that a demand for deficit stamp duty raised beyond the six-year limitation period under Section 53A of the Bombay Stamp Act, 1958 is barred and quashed the impugned orders accordingly.
Sony Mony Electronics Limited v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that orders demanding deficit stamp duty under Section 53A of the Maharashtra Stamp Act must be passed within six years from the date of the Collector's certificate, and quashed orders passed beyond this limitation period and after unreasonable delay.
Capital Broadways Pvt. Ltd. v. Income Tax Officer Ward 5(3) Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that mechanical approval without reasons under Section 151 of the Income Tax Act invalidates the reopening notice under Section 148, quashing the impugned notice issued to the petitioner.
Deepak Yadav v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the Indian Air Force's selection process for Airmen 'Y' Group, dismissing the petition challenging non-selection despite equal marks, as the selection criteria were lawfully and fairly applied.
Pankaj Yadav v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Standing Screening Committee to consider the petitioner's acquittal and pass a reasoned order within 10 days on his candidature for CISF training, quashing mechanical referral based solely on an FIR.
M/S Jainsons Lights (Pvt) Ltd v. Ashraf
The Delhi High Court dismissed the money recovery appeal, holding that the appellant failed to prove business transactions and delivery to establish jurisdiction and entitlement to the claimed amount.
MS. G v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the State and intermediaries to collaboratively and expeditiously remove and prevent dissemination of non-consensual intimate videos recorded without consent, affirming the legal duty to protect victims' privacy and dignity under the IT Act and constitutional provisions.
Campos Brothers Farms v. Matru Bhumi Supply Chain Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a foreign arbitral award, once final and unchallenged on merits, extinguishes the original cause of action, barring a subsequent suit on the same cause, and dismissed the plaintiff's suit as barred by res judicata.
Ashish Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Prem Chand & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR involving minor offences under IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.
Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd v. Shahan Parveen & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation award based on the deceased's salary as Rs. 12,500/- per month, rejecting the insurer's contention to apply minimum wages in absence of documentary proof.
Ms. Manmeet Kaur, Mr. Gurtejpal Singh, Mr. Abhishek Rana, Ms. Aashna Arora v. Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that recording satisfaction of an arbitral award under Order XXI Rule 2 CPC requires mutual consent and certification by the decree-holder, and dismissed the Judgment Debtors' applications alleging settlement without such consent or documentary proof.
Thijs, Roeland Michel Mathieu v. Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs
The Delhi High Court allowed the restoration of a patent where the renewal notification was sent to an incorrect email address by the patent office, holding that the patent holder cannot be penalized for such communication errors.
M/S Lenswire Innovations Private Limited & Anr. v. Indian Bank
The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to verify compliance with mandatory service requirements under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 by obtaining process reports before deciding on summary dismissal applications.
M/S GTL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD. v. BABU LAL YADAV
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that an arbitration clause permitting unilateral appointment of the arbitrator is invalid and cannot be enforced under Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Shilpi Sharma v. Praveen Sharma & Anr
The Delhi High Court granted the petitioner one final opportunity to file her written statement in divorce proceedings subject to costs, setting aside the Family Court's order closing that right.
M/S. TDI INFRASTRUCTURE LTD. v. BABITA CHOPRA
The Delhi High Court upheld the NCDRC's refusal to condone a 644-day delay in filing an appeal, holding that mere employee departure does not constitute sufficient cause under Section 5 of the Limitation Act.
Kamlesh Kumar Mishra v. Green Earth Infraventures Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition under Article 227 challenging an NCDRC order for lack of jurisdiction, directing the petitioner to approach the jurisdictional Chhattisgarh High Court as per Supreme Court precedent.
Jyoti Shivadas v. Dr Krishnakumar
The Delhi High Court held that jurisdiction under Article 227 lies with the High Court where the cause of action arises and allowed withdrawal of the petition with liberty to approach the appropriate High Court.
Tapas Haldar v. State (G.N.C.T. of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence, rejecting challenges on delay, illegal detention, and last seen theory.